Oakland, California
AP
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Former All-Pro NFL operating again Doug Martin died after a battle with police officers who have been taking him into custody while they have been investigating a break-in at a house in Oakland, police stated Monday.
Martin, finest recognized for his stellar profession with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, turned unresponsive after being arrested early Saturday, based on an announcement launched by the Oakland Police Department.
Martin was transported by paramedics to a hospital the place he died, police stated. He was 36. A explanation for dying has not been launched. An post-mortem will likely be performed, the Alameda County Coroner’s Office stated.
Police stated in an announcement that Martin was concerned in a break-in and {that a} “brief struggle” occurred as police have been making an attempt to detain him. The division didn’t launch some other particulars.
Martin’s household issued an announcement over the weekend asking for privateness as they grieve.
Police and Oakland’s mayor stated they’d reached out to the household.
“We mourn the loss of Doug Martin, an Oaklander who had a distinguished NFL career and tragically passed away Saturday morning. Our condolences are with his family and loved ones,” Mayor Barbara Lee stated Monday in an announcement.
Martin was the thirty first total choose within the first spherical of the 2012 NFL draft after a standout profession at Boise State. He rushed for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns as a rookie and was chosen to the Pro Bowl.
He was named first-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl once more after speeding for 1,402 yards and 6 TDs in 2015.
Martin completed his profession with 5,356 yards speeding and 30 TDs in six seasons with the Buccaneers and one with the Raiders. He additionally had 148 catches for 1,207 yards and two scores.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin,” the Buccaneers said in a statement. “Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise.”
Martin was chosen one of many prime 50 gamers in franchise historical past as a part of the group’s fiftieth anniversary celebration.